Last Minute Heroics
Not only does Maddi battle though in practices day in and day out, but she brings it to every game. She is capable of scoring fantastic rocket shots from outside the 18 yard box, goals that make you say "Whoa!". On top of that she's cheeky and smart on the ball. Able to open her hips and calmly place a ball into the back of the net. Tuesday at St. Kate's that's just what she did...
All tied up with under 5 minutes left to play, the Gusties were possessing the ball in the Wildcats half. A unfortunate turnover, but hard work defensively from both forwards caused the ball to be turned over back to the Gusties, a quick switch of field and then a one time ball back across the grain from Heather Goff and Maddi found herself in alone on goal with just the St. Kate's keeper to beat. Beat her she did, forcing her to commit and then opening her hips and tucking the ball off the far post and into the net. As if the goal wasn't enough, she's got style and flare, so Maddi followed up her goal with a great celly!
Not only does she score goals, but she creates the opportunities for others to score as well. She's dynamic and poised on the ball. Her last minute heroics earned the Gusties their second conference win this week and thus her being Player of the Week!
Congrats Maddi!
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